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Sieff-Ina a Contrejour Vintage Black and white photography1994
1994
$75
£56.66
€64.98
CA$104.65
A$113.89
CHF 60.37
MX$1,370.18
NOK 765.72
SEK 700.58
DKK 485.42
About the Item
This evocative poster reproduces Ina, en contre-jour, a celebrated photograph by renowned French photographer Jeanloup Sieff, known for his poetic, sensual, and psychologically charged black-and-white imagery.
The image depicts a young woman—Ina—partially obscured behind glass and architectural framing, her figure softly illuminated from behind. The contre-jour (backlit) technique creates a delicate interplay of shadow and light, lending the composition a quiet intimacy and cinematic tension. Grain, contrast, and subtle tonal shifts heighten the sense of mystery, while the subject’s gaze draws the viewer into a suspended, almost voyeuristic moment.
Sieff’s mastery lies in transforming a simple interior scene into a study of mood, presence, and emotional distance. The photograph reflects his broader body of work, where fashion, portraiture, and fine art intersect, and where light becomes both a sculptural and narrative force.
Elegant, introspective, and unmistakably modern, Ina, en contre-jour stands as a quintessential example of mid- to late-20th-century French photography, and a highly collectible image for admirers of classic black-and-white portraiture and photographic minimalism.
- Creation Year:1994
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- After:Jeanloup Sieff (1933 - 2000, French)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: CB54681stDibs: LU1294117367832
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